Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Alleging Violation Of Pollution Norms At Isha Foundation

The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking direction to the authorities to take appropriate action against discharge of sewage and effluents by the Isha Foundation into the neighbouring lands. The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan took note of a subsequent petition filed by the same petitioner raising the same concerns, in which...

Not Mandatory For Two-Member Bench Of NCDRC To Be Comprised Of A Judicial Member: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that it is not mandatory for a two member bench of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to necessarily comprise of a judicial member. “If a two-member Bench of National Commission finds legal complexity in matter or if they differ in opinion on any point, the matter can be referred in terms of Regulation 12 of Consumer Protection...

Upgradation Of Telecom Infrastructure For Better Connectivity Integral To Delhi Airport Metro Line: High Court

The Delhi High Court has emphasized that upgradation of telecom infrastructure is of paramount importance and is an integral part of the Delhi Airport Metro Express Line, a lifeline for Delhi travellers connecting IGI Airport to New Delhi Railway Station.Justice Sachin Datta however regretted that despite the passage of more than three years since the launch of 5G services, the company...

Telangana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail In Rape Case, Notes History Of Prosecutrix Filing Similar Complaints

The Telangana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a Doctor, accused of rape, after noting that the complainant had filed similar cases against other individuals on prior occasions.The order was passed by Justice K. Sujana, who noted:“Considering the submissions made by the respective counsel and the material on record,the alleged offence against the petitioner is under Section 64(1)...

Homemaker's Efforts Help Husband Build Assets, But No Law To Back Her Ownership Rights: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that there is no statutory basis at present recognising the contributions of homemakers in taking care of the household, family and children, “which remain hidden and downplayed,” for making any determination on their ownership rights, or even to quantify the value of such contributions. “Perhaps, in time, the legislature may take measures to ensure that...

After Delhi HC, Bombay High Court Also Vacated Over Bomb Threat

Update: Court returned to normalcy at about 3pm with some benches resuming hearings.The Bombay High Court on Friday noon received a Bomb threat after which the court premises were vacated resulting in judges rising from the court even before the lunch break.Initially, the bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad, sitting in the central court, abruptly left the...

Accused Can't Be Denied Right To Pursue Studies Abroad On Mere Apprehension Of Absconding: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an accused cannot be denied the right to pursue his studies abroad merely on the apprehension that he may flee from justice.The Court noted that the 21-year-old who was accused under Sections 147, 149, 323, 324, 379, 379-B and 506 of IPC and Sections 3(2) and 3(2)(va) of the Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,...

Delhi High Court Orders Fresh Framing Of Charges Against Air India Flight Passenger Over Aggressive Behaviour

The Delhi High Court has asked the trial court here to pass fresh order on charge against a man accused of displaying aggressive and abusive behaviour in an Air India flight. The man, Harvey Mann, was also accused of threatening the crew members and repeatedly attempting to open the aircraft door mid- air, proclaiming that he was prepared for “shahadat” and would take everyone along...

Bihar Prohibition Law 'Draconian': Patna High Court Flags 'Disturbing' Trend Of Arbitrary Seizure Of Houses Linked To Liquor Recovery

The Patna High Court recently criticised the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Rules, 2021, calling them 'draconian', noting that they give the authorities 'unguided' and 'arbitrary' powers. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice PB Bajanthri and Justice SB PD Singh also pointed to a 'disturbing trend' in which houses could...

Madras High Court Directs MGR Medical University To Constitute Committee Under Transgender Persons (Protection Of Rights) Rules

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University to constitute a university-level committee as per Rule 10(8) of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules 2020. As per this rule, all educational institutions shall have a committee which shall be accessible for transgender persons in case of any harassment or discrimination, with powers to ensure...

Doctrine Of Contributory Negligence No Defence To Criminal Action, Rash Driver Liable U/S 304A IPC Even If Victim Was Negligent: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the doctrine of contributory negligence does not apply to criminal actions, and a driver who commits an accident by driving rashly and negligently, which leads to the death of a person, is liable under Section 304A of IPC, even if there has been a degree of negligence on part of the victim.For context- the Court was dealing with an appeal against...

Right To Travel Abroad Can't Be Curtailed Solely On Grounds Of Pending Tax Prosecution: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has stated that facing tax prosecution does not automatically bar an accused from foreign travel. Justice S.M. Modak stated that, "It is true right to travel abroad is recognized as a fundamental right. Merely because a person is facing with prosecution, it does not mean that he cannot travel abroad till the time the investigation is under progress or criminal...